General provisions
These Terms of Use ("the Terms") govern the relationship between you (“User”) and the Skinly platform (“we”, “service”) when using the site and all related services.
By using Skinly, you agree that:
- have read the Terms
- understand them
- agree to comply with
Skinly provides the service temporary rental of virtual items (CS2 skins). It's important to understand:
- skins are not sold
- you receive a temporary right to use, not ownership
- all operations are carried out through the Steam platform
Virtual items are part of the game and belong to the copyright holder (Valve), not Skinly.
Service description
Skinly allows you to:
- rent skins for a fixed term (7 days)
- receive them in your Steam inventory through a trade
- use them in CS2
How the service works:
- after the transfer, a trade ban Steam
- when the term ends, the skin is returned automatically to stock
Registration and access
To use the service you need meeting all of the following conditions:
Rental terms
4.1 Rental term
Rental term fixed — 7 days. This is due to Steam's rules (a trade ban after an item is transferred). The term cannot be changed or extended.
4.2 Skin transfer
After payment:
- the skin is sent through a trade from our bot
- once the trade is accepted, the rental is considered started
- the 7-day countdown starts from this moment
4.3 Use
- use the skin in CS2
- play in any modes
- show in the inventory
- sell on the Steam Market
- transfer to another user
- trade it for other items
- withdraw to third-party platforms
4.4 Refund
The refund takes place automatically:
- when the 7 days are up, Steam automatically cancels the trade
- the skin returns to the bot without any action from you
Details in Refund Policy.
Payments
We accept the following payment methods:
- bank cards (Visa, Mastercard, МИР)
- cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDT, etc.)
By making a payment on the platform, you confirm that:
- use only your own payment methods
- are responsible for all transactions made
Available payment methods may vary by region.
Finality of transactions
All transactions on the platform are final:
- the rental cannot be cancelled after the skin is transferred
- refunds are governed by a separate the Refund Policy
This is the standard for transactions with digital items and is supported by industry practice.
Limitations and prohibitions
By using Skinly, you agree to not to commit the following actions:
- use the service for illegal activity
- use someone else's payment details
- create multiple accounts to bypass restrictions
- interfere with the operation of the service
- use bots, scripts or parsers
- try to bypass Steam restrictions
User responsibility
As a user, you are responsible for:
- security your Steam account (password, Steam Guard, phishing protection)
- correctness Trade URL in your profile settings
- timely accepting trades from our bots
- compliance with Steam's rules and the game's terms of use
Skinly is not responsible for consequences caused by violation of these obligations.
Limitation of liability
Skinly is not responsible for the following situations:
- restrictions or failures on Steam's side
- trade delays due to Steam's infrastructure
- account blocks imposed by Steam (VAC, Trade Ban, etc.)
- technical failures, cyberattacks, force majeure
The service is provided "as is" with no guarantee of uninterrupted operation — this is standard practice for online platforms.
Anti-fraud and checks
To keep all users safe, we may:
- analyze user behavior on the platform
- restrict access in case of suspicious activity
- request additional information (KYC) — name, document
All these measures are applied solely to fraud prevention. Details on data processing — in Privacy Policy.
Blocking and termination of access
We have the right to:
- restrict or block access to the account
- reverse transactions in case of a rules violation
Grounds for blocking:
- suspicion of fraud
- a violation of these Terms
- requirements of the law or government authorities
Intellectual property
All elements of the Skinly platform (design, code, logos, texts):
- belong to Skinly or its partners
- may not be used without written permission
Virtual items (CS2 skins, weapons, knives) are the intellectual property of the game's rights holder — Valve Corporation. Skinly does not claim these rights and only provides temporary access to them through Steam.
Age restrictions
Changes to the terms
We may update from time to time these Terms. All changes are published on this page with the new update date shown at the top.
We'll notify you separately of significant changes (by email or a banner on the site). Continued use of the service after the updates are published means you agree to the new version.
Applicable law
These Terms are governed by applicable law depending on the service's jurisdiction. All disputes are resolved in the manner prescribed by law.
Personal data processing matters are additionally governed by GDPR and our the Privacy Policy.
Contacts
For any questions related to these Terms, please contact Skinly support:
- 💬 Support chat — the purple icon in the bottom-right corner of the site (we reply 24/7)
Have questions about the Terms?
Not sure whether something specific is allowed? Message us — an agent will look into your situation and advise how to proceed within the service's rules.